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Family Engagement: One Size Does Not Fit All
Resources on family engagement in early childhood education seem to have a recurring theme: One size does not fit all. Current research on the topic sheds light on why this is true and why educators...
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Block Play: Stacked with STEAM
Blocks have been described as the tool you can’t teach without. This statement is true given the fact block play readily supports children’s development in all areas. Not only does it enhance growth...
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Clean Your Messy Room
5 Reasons Why a Tidy Space is Critical for Classroom Engagement When I taught Kindergarten, the children went to the gym a few days a week for physical education with Coach. She was always there...
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Investigation to Integration: The Teacher’s Role in Early Childhood STEAM
When we look at STEAM in Early Childhood, we feel it is important to focus on the teacher’s role and how they can best support students in this area. Previously, we touched on how the teacher can...
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Three Ways to Effectively Extend Early Learning
Early learning opportunities give children a critical foundation for success. High-quality early learning programs help children learn the basic academic skills and the social and emotional...
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Five Keys to Building Strong Family Engagement in Early Childhood Programs
Strong family engagement is critical in supporting the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development of children. Research shows that when families engage with early education programs, their...
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School Specialty Partners with FedEx and United Way to Install Sensory...
We just can’t stop helping! Recently, School Specialty teamed up with FedEx and the United Way to install sensory pathways in the hallways at Kenneth Murphy Elementary School and Oak Crest Elementary...
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Get It All for Fall: Early Childhood Essentials for Back to School
Table of ContentsBack to School with Childcraft®Seating and StorageRide with ChildcraftSand and Water FunGet It All for Fall Lineup Back to School with Childcraft® We know that not every classroom has...
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Teaching Tips for Alphabet Knowledge
Teaching the alphabet sounds easy enough, but is it? Considering the differences in all the letters and in all your students, developing alphabet knowledge is quite tricky. Join us to explore best...
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The Schoolyard Podcast Episode 11: Creating Inclusive Early Childhood Spaces
An inclusive early childhood classroom space is an intentional environment that promotes both physical and emotional development. In this episode, host Nancy Chung interviews early childhood expert...
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